Thousands of people jammed the $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor when the doors opened a half-hour early Thursday night. The property drew rave reviews from Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and other dignitaries from the state of Maryland and Prince George’s County .

The bank lenders of Caesars Entertainment Corp’s operating unit said they might walk away from a plan to bring the casino unit out of its $18 billion bankruptcy, potentially sending a high-stakes reorganization plan into disarray.

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus has sent a letter to Vice President-elect Mike Pence and the presidential transition team asking it to carefully review the online gaming industry before reaching a conclusion on a letter opposing online gaming sent last month by 10 attorneys general.

One of MGM Resorts International’s objectives in building MGM National Harbor was to bring a slice of Las Vegas to the nation’s capital while preserving a touch of Maryland hospitality. Mission accomplished.